Will the UK finally see its Gambling Act (2005) review white paper during the week beginning Monday April 24th2023? The excitement being shown by some on social media and in some specialist media seems to suggest, yes. What is all the excitement about though? As a person who has given my time freely for 7-8…
J4P submitted to the Gambling Act (2005) review two days ago. This followed 4-6 weeks where everything else had to virtually stop, because to submit properly needed a lot of reading and listening. Of course this reading and listening had been going on for years before the last 4-6 weeks. During this 5-6 year period…
Gambling consumers are not regarded or treated as such. Historical attitudes relating to gambling and ‘the gambler’ reveal many negative stories. These narratives are perfect for the relatively new gambling corporations. Gambling corporations market their industry as entertainment. They also strongly promote that they provide income, not just for governments, but for other industries, sports…
Last evening I listened to ‘The Moral Maze’ (podcast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000kp96). My learning involved the impression that gambling disorder is all the person’s fault and that large corporations should be allowed to do as they wish, so long as libertarians don’t have their rights of freedom infringed. Everyone is entitled to their views, but surely…
“Tragic gambler who was ‘groomed’ with a bonus: How online casino plied 25-year-old with a £400 booster just hours before he took his own life” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8359275/Online-casino-plied-Chris-Bruney-25-400-boost-hours-took-life.html In late May this article was published. To say it caused a bit of rumpus is an understatement. Firstly, it’s very important to praise and respect the bravery of…
When betting online with traditional sportsbooks, those very rare, genuine old style punters who win and those who show a betting style that they may win know the consequences – stake restricted accounts; £50 bets become £5 or even 5p bets. For those determined enough this has led to a daily game of ‘hide and…
The trilby is perched, braces hoist trousers above the waists of the mostly stout framed bookies. There’s a ciggie on the go in the corner of the mouth which leaves enough space to talk if required. Its race day. A bookmaker is the one who writes up your bet, sets the odds and pays the…
During 2006 you’re sat in a meeting room in Stoke, London, Gibraltar or Malta following an email from your CEO that outlines your company must sell, sell, sell and not miss the fantastic opportunities that market liberalisation will offer. For years this was easy; millions, even billions around the world like a ‘bet’ and do…
I chose this blog title from many possibilities, because some of the ‘bookie social media crowd’ were calling it this. Of course none of these people attended the meeting unlike many who paid their own costs to be there despite having little money to do so due to gambling losses. This is to be expected…
If a bookie restricts your account, which choice is most commonly quoted for the retention of your data due to UK law & regulation? Answers: 10% 3 years 24% 5 years 36% 7 years 30% 10 years Thank you to everyone who voted on this important topic. J4P’s experience is 5 years, but the…
Let’s be clear a regulated gambling industry is here to stay and that’s a good thing, because history tells us that prohibition of activities that many humans like to do is not good government policy. Nevertheless, appropriate regulation is important in any industry where there is a potential for harm. Gambling is a public health…
This is a great podcast that highlightes why sports betting markets and off-course bookmakers are unfair. The regulators and government don’t bother. Why is this? Are they lacking morals? Are they corrupt? Do they not understand their job? Are they incompetent? Who knows, but what they are allowing is indefensible.
Tremendous stuff from the BBC. Let’s hope the authorities take note and DO SOMETHING. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39493437 There is certainly more to come.
Just amazing that an experienced bookmaker would write something like this about his own industry. However, it does outline where we are with this industry and why the work of ‘Justice for Punters’ is desperately needed. One quote, there are many others worth reading: “Cloudy terms and conditions, offers based on tiny stakes, over generous…
Hi Everyone Brian Chappell will be appearing on our behalf next week in a webinar. He will concentrate on; why you should fight back as a punter when your privacy rights are being breached, how to do this, including reference to a new ‘cloud’ based product he’s been testing that keeps your privacy safe whilst…
I wrote to Racing Queensland (RQ) CEO Dr. Eliot Forbes when he was CEO of Tasmanian Racing and asked him what he thought of introducing a minimum bet limit in Tasmania. I was surprised but apprecia… Source: The growing disconnect between Racing Queensland and punters | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA This guy always writes constructively and…
The following article is written by a guest contributor. He works at one of Australia’s biggest bookmakers but does love his job so wishes to remain anonymous. Being one of many sportsbook insiders I converse… Source: How bookmakers track your every move & how to get around it (from an industry insider). – Daily25 Betting…
A consumer rights campaigner has urged the Gambling Commission to investigate. ‘Justice for Punters’ is now getting regular coverage from mainsteam media, including the BBC and the Guardian to name just two. It can only help in the fight for gambling to be ‘fair and open’. Source: Bookies defend stringent identity checks over paying out…
If you play on gambling machines; please do read this. You may stop, unless you have an addiction issue? If it is the latter, please do seek help: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/ Source: playerinfo.pdf
Rulings from the Advertising Standards Authority against Ladbrokes and NetBet have once again seen bonusing and free-bet marketing strategies attract censure from advertising watchdog. When will proper action be taken. The industry is taking the mickey. The regulators need to start fining all concerned; big fines. Source: Bonuses in the spotlight in ASA rulings |…
The criticism of off-course bookmaker practices is spreading throughout general media. This is really useful as the more the general population are aware the better. It’s a real pity that the racing and sports media are not more vocal. “Consumer programme You and Yours ran a feature about bookmakers and the number of complaints made…
“Gamblers’ rights” BBC Radio 4, ‘You and Yours’ consumer programme, features ‘Justice for Punters’ again. This time they discuss unfair terms and conditions used by bookmakers, which infringe the Consumer Act (2015). These unfair T&Cs are used to stop people having a bet, if they are deemed good at gambling and even refusing to pay…
Gambling websites are becoming more reluctant to pay out when punters win big. Source: BBC Radio 4 – You and Yours, Online gambling, Fundraising regulator, Amazon reviews
Online bookmakers can include anything virtually within their terms and punters and try to use the unfair ones for all sorts of reasons Source: RORY DELARGY: Hail the real punters’ pal
We investigate the social media betting tipsters who make money when you lose. Source: BBC World Service – BBC Trending, Tipsters on Trial
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